University of Utah
HR Generalists
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $48K - $50K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ May 30th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an HR Generalist. This role involves performing various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, and benefits, while providing guidance on operational issues and developing new programs. HR Generalists partner with management teams to deliver HR services and serve as points of contact for employees regarding policies and procedures.
Highlights
Highlights
- Responsibilities include recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
- Provides guidance on HR operational issues and employment law.
- Partners with management to deliver HR services.
- Salaries range from $47,600 to $49,500.
- Entry to career-level positions available based on experience.
- Requires a bachelor's degree with varying years of work experience depending on level.
- Preferred experience with PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, or other HRIS systems.
HR Generalists Full Description
HR Generalists
Open Date | 05/29/2025
Requisition Number | PRN42048B
Job Title | HR Generalists
Working Title | HR Generalist
Job Grade | P00
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid position – requires the incumbent to work a minimum of two days per week on campus
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $47,600 - $49,500
Close Date | 08/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 06/17/2025
Job Summary | HR Generalists
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated salaries based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | HR Generalist, I
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Basic skill set and proficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21041
Grade: P14
HR Generalist, II
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline required. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 4 years or a master’s + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21042
Grade: P15
HR Generalist, III
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 6 years or a master’s + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21043
Grade: P17
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
HR Generalist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
HR Generalist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
HR Generalist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Preferences Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Derive satisfaction from owning your role and being known as the go-to expert by your clients. Pride yourself on your verbal and written communication skills. Are constantly seeking ways to improve processes, achieve greater efficiency, and expand your knowledge. Experience with PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and other HRIS systems preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN42048B
Job Title | HR Generalists
Working Title | HR Generalist
Job Grade | P00
FLSA Code | Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid position – requires the incumbent to work a minimum of two days per week on campus
VP Area | President
Department | 00410 - Human Resources
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $47,600 - $49,500
Close Date | 08/29/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 06/17/2025
Job Summary | HR Generalists
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu.
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated salaries based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities | HR Generalist, I
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Basic skill set and proficiency required. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
This is an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21041
Grade: P14
HR Generalist, II
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline required. Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 4 years or a master’s + 2 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21042
Grade: P15
HR Generalist, III
Perform various human resources duties in areas such as recruiting, employment, compensation, benefits, training, employee relations, or other special projects. Provide guidance on human resources operational issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs. Partner with management teams to facilitate the delivery of HR services as appropriate. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conduct complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Typically requires a bachelor’s + 6 years or a master’s + 4 years of directly related work experience.
This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.
Job Code: P21043
Grade: P17
Minimum Qualifications | EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
HR Generalist, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s degree.
HR Generalist, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
HR Generalist, III: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | Preferences Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Derive satisfaction from owning your role and being known as the go-to expert by your clients. Pride yourself on your verbal and written communication skills. Are constantly seeking ways to improve processes, achieve greater efficiency, and expand your knowledge. Experience with PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, and other HRIS systems preferred.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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